A Journal of Historical Fiction

All posts tagged “16th century”

by Sarah Armstrong London, 12 February 1554 Such a waste. The blood will never wash out of all that fabric. Think how many christening gowns it could make. My Lady asks me to pull the laces at her chest so many times that my fingertips… Read More

by Elizabeth Copeland Gentle Reader, Our story opens in Venice in 1541 on the steps of the Basilica di San Marco. Paulo, a man once revered as the greatest musician of his day, is raving about the oppression of the people in his beloved republic.… Read More

by Tammy Gilbert Maggie was a Tudor buff too. That’s how we met. She saw me reading David Starkey’s bio of Elizabeth I in the library and approached me. We ended up having coffee and sharing a chocolate chip muffin in the cafeteria, talking until… Read More

By Jordan Legg “Are you ready?” “I am.” The opening of metal hinges echoed in Hugh’s ears, and he heard the sound of heavy footfalls in the passage outside. A set of keys jingled in someone’s hands. The old man gripped his crutch tightly and… Read More